Kyler Murray Out with Hamstring Strain as Vikings Face Bills in Week 9

Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray ruled out for Monday Night Football

Kyler Murray will miss the Minnesota Vikings’ Week 9 Monday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills due to a hamstring strain.

The injury occurred during the Vikings’ Week 8 loss to the Detroit Lions, when Murray sustained the strain on a fourth‑quarter read‑option run that resulted in a nine‑yard gain.

Although he stayed in the game, Murray reported continued soreness afterward, and an evaluation with imaging on Monday confirmed a hamstring strain.

Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday that Murray’s injury is a “week‑to‑week” issue and that he will not play in Week 9.

The Vikings officially listed Murray as out on their final injury report Saturday after he missed all three practices during the week.

Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for the Bills matchup, with Max Brosmer designated as the team’s backup quarterback.

Minnesota enters the game with a 6‑1 record, tied with Buffalo for one of the league’s best records.

This will be Murray’s second missed game of the 2026 season.